Bags and small goods

Tote bags, wallets, pouches. Material origin and durability are the questions.

What to check

For those avoiding leather, the alternatives are cotton, linen, recycled polyester and plant-derived leathers. Note that most “vegan leather” is polyurethane or similar — not animal-derived, but petroleum-derived.

The exact composition, both surface and backing
Durability — a tote bag only pays off through repeated use
Certification for organic cotton or recycled content
For plant-derived leather, what proportion is actually plant material